Job Description

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected.LEARN and our amazing educators, have received numerous recognitions for making an impact in public education, including the 2018 Chicago Magazine\'s Top Elementary Charter Schools and the 2018 Illinois Network of Charter Schools Principal of the Year Award.LEARN\'s mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.About the OpportunityAt LEARN, we recognize our Physical Education Teachers face unique challenges, but they say their hard work proves to be incredibly rewarding and worthwhile. LEARN is a great place to work because colleagues are empathetic and encouraging. Administrators are on their side by providing a supportive and nurturing environment with resources for scholars, professional development, and internal transfer opportunities.LEARN wholeheartedly embodies teacher appreciation. From a genuine interest in teacher opinions, to celebrating and promoting professional advancement, to providing a yearly retention bonus and other rewarding perks like gift cards, LEARN values our teacher\xe2\x80\x99s dedication to our scholars.What differentiates LEARN teachers is their passionate advocacy for students and their commitment to set high expectations. We welcome inspired teachers and give them the opportunities to do work that excites them.Through our implementation of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that ALL scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit ALL scholars\xe2\x80\x99 academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.The Physical Education Teacher collaborates with other school staff to provide Physical Education instruction and is responsible for ensuring successful outcomes for students.Essential Job FunctionsAs a Physical Education Teacher, your critical tasks will include:

• Demonstrating an understanding of gym programming by applying instructional techniques applicable to curriculum and best practices
• Exhibiting the skills required to successfully execute tasks as needed
• Possessing sufficient ability to monitor students and control behavior of students
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions
• Utilizing materials, technology, etc. effectively to enhance instruction
• Demonstrating time management skills
• Providing for active student engagement through management of lessons
• Possessing the ability to adapt to different tasks as needed
• Displaying a working knowledge of child development
• Helping promote students\' independence, social skills and self-esteem
• Communicating effectively with children to promote student understanding
• Supporting classroom management plan and behavior of K-8 students in a variety of classroom settings
• Monitoring students\' behavior and assisting in establishing expectations for behavior in accordance to school-wide/ classroom discipline plan
• Effectively monitoring children outside of classroom (e.g. recess, lunchroom, etc.)
• Intervening appropriately to prevent student disruption of the education process
• Interacting with students in a supportive way reflecting reciprocal respect

Professionalism is an essential element of this role and includes:

• Effectively performing job-related tasks
• Working with a minimum of supervision
• Promoting and maintaining positive relationships with staff
• Demonstrating effective communication skills
• Using communication skills to promote relations with students, staff and parents
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instruction
• Effectively communicating with students to promote student understanding
• Using a variety of problem solving techniques
• Contributing positively toward the accomplishment of school and classroom goals
• Displaying teamwork
• Participating as requested or assigned in staff meetings
• Monitoring students while instructor is occupied
• Cooperating with all staff members
• Consistently reflecting on own teaching in order to monitor and make adjustments to improve and evolve
• Consistently enforcing LEARN policies and expectations
• Observing designated work hours
• Complying with regulations of employee conduct
• Demonstrating knowledge of rules and regulations on discipline, procedures, curriculum, etc.
• Actively participating during professional development opportunities in a meaningful way
• Collaborating with colleagues and seeks out resources in order to grow professionally
• Working in a collegial and collaborative manner with school personnel
• Meeting attendance standards and being consistently punctual
• Performing other duties and task as assigned

Required QualificationsThis job is a great fit if:

• You possess a college degree
• You have 1+ years of experience working with students in a school setting

Preferred QualificationsThis job is an ideal fit if:

• You have 2+ years of experience in a classroom setting
• You are enrolled in a teacher education program on track to become a licensed teacher in 12 to 24 months
• You have experience teaching gym or athletics

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal CharacteristicsTo succeed as a Physical Education Teacher, you demonstrate our core values by setting high expectations for yourself and our scholars, along with bringing a high level of energy and consistently positive attitude. You are proficient with Microsoft Office and Google applications, databases, and intranet and internet usage. You possess strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to express yourself effectively and concisely.In addition, you have experience in development and implementation procedures, as well as the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines.Above all, you are an adaptive, creative educator who is comfortable interacting with students and families. You demonstrate professional demeanor with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, plus the capacity to tactfully and effectively deal with families, students and staff in a personable and professional manner.Physical DemandsNature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Physically demands require the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day in addition walking up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to lift 15 to 20 pounds for short periods of time and push and pull 15 to 20 lbs.Working ConditionsMajority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter Schools Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder\'s responsibility.For applicants who apply after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.

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